Effort values: Difference between revisions

EVs are factored into the Pokémon's stats when it levels up. Additionally, EVs are calculated into stats when a Pokémon is taken from Bill's PC; this is called the [[box trick]]. A Pokémon which reaches level 100 can continue to acquire EVs up to the maximum of 65535 in each stat, and use the [[box trick]] to have those EVs factored in.

At level 100, the formula for determining the stat difference between a Pokémon trained in that stat and an untrained Pokémon is [[File:EV Formula GenI.png|114px]].

EVs behave the same in [[Generation II]] as they did in [[Generation I]]. Both Special Attack and Special Defense share the EV for Special to maintain compatibility. The amount of Special EVs received is equal to the defeated Pokémon's Special Attack base stat. The [[box trick]] can still be used.

==Modern system==

Starting in {{game|Emerald}}, certain [[Berry|Berries]] that were previously only used to make [[Pokéblock]]s can decrease certain effort values by 10 effort points, while increasing the [[friendship]] of the Pokémon they were used on. The game will tell the player if the Pokémon's friendship cannot increase or if the stat does not decrease. These Berries are:

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A new series of items exist which give an additional four effort points per Pokémon defeated. Each applies the bonus to a different stat, in addition to the normal effort points gained. The bonus effort points are also doubled by the [[Pokérus]]. The effects of these items do not transfer over to a Pokémon holding an Exp. Share.  

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A new kind of item called [[Wing]]s are introduced which are similar to [[Vitamin]]s but only give 1 effort point when consumed. Unlike Vitamins however, Wings are not subject to the 100 EV limit and can be consumed until the maximum value of 255 for one stat (or a combined 510 for all stats) is reached. There are 7 types of Wings in total, but only 6 Wings contribute to a specific stat: the {{DL|Valuable item|Pretty Wing}} does nothing at all. Wings can be collected from the [[Phenomenon|shadows]] at the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] or [[Marvelous Bridge]] and are given as prizes for clearing higher level floors in the [[Black Tower]] and [[White Treehollow]].

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